Legal Battle Continues Over California’s Sanctuary State Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Immigrant rights activists have filed an appeal, following a judge’s ruling that Huntington Beach isn’t bound by California’s sanctuary policies, which limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with ice. The Southern California city went to court over the highly contentious policies, and an Orange County judge ruled that municipalities with their own charters…MORE

Calif. May Become First to Discourage Use of Paper Receipts

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under newly proposed legislation. Democratic Assemblyman Phil Ting of San Francisco said Tuesday that many businesses and consumers already are moving toward e-receipts. He says a law still is needed because…MORE

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two executive orders today to address California wildfires and emergency response. Touring a high risk fire area with public safety leaders in Colfax, Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s spending an extra $305 million for fire prevention and emergency preparedness. Nearly two-thirds of the $305 million has…MORE

PG&E’s Credit Rating Slashed To “Junk” Amid Wildfire Payout Fears

NEW YORK (KMJ/AP) — Energy supplier PG&E had its stock future sharply critiqued after S&P slashed its rating. The agency cut the key rate five notches from a “BBB-” to “B”, reducing it to so called junk status. The move on Tuesday comes amid concerns that recent wildfires, such as the devastating Camp Fire, will…MORE

Tonight at 6PM on KMJ: Trump’s Address to the Nation

President Donald Trump will address the nation tonight at 6 p.m. concerning the illegal immigration crisis at the US/Mexico border.  KMJ will air the speech live, followed by the democrat response from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Charles Schumer.  KMJ hosts Chris Daniel and Philip Teresi will then give their perspective on the debate. [van…MORE

Cal Ag Plates Benefit Youth

The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently announced with a news release that the department has awarded $250,000 for six projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2018 California Special Interest Plate grant program. The grants support California’s statewide Future Farmers of America program, agricultural teaching…MORE

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

    SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The 2010 disappearance of a family from their Southern California home puzzled investigators for years, with no signs of forced entry and the couple’s credit cards untouched. After their remains were found three years later in the desert more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away, authorities charged a…MORE

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sworn In, Slams Trump White House

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact “progressive, principled” policies as the antidote to the White House’s “corruption and incompetence.” “People’s lives, freedom, security, the water we drink, the air we breathe — they all hang in…MORE

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Identifies have been released of two workers killed in an AG accident in Western Fresno County over the weekend. The Fresno County Sheriff’s /Coroner’s Office says 66-year-old Arnold Torres, of Lemoore was a mechanic. 31-year-old Angel Barajas of Cantua Creek was an operator. They both died Saturday morning in an…MORE